Americans With Disabilities Act
Disabled applicant wins settlement in hiring discrimination case
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects disabled workers in New Jersey and around the country from discrimination in the workplace. If otherwise qualified for the position, disabled persons have the right to receive equal treatment from employers in the application and hiring process, in decisions regarding promotion and compensation, and in issues related to termination.…
Read MoreLawsuit Alleging Violations of ADA Settled by Wal-Mart
According to one attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a number of employers around the country may not be entirely aware of congressional additions to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Federal regulations have made clear, said the attorney, that many disabilities come within the circumference of the ADA. One of those disabilities is…
Read MoreNew Jersey Settles Employee’s Disability Discrimination Claims
A woman had worked as a teacher’s aide in a New Jersey school district for four years when she was informed by letter that she would not be rehired the following year. The letter did not provide any reason why she should not continue in her current position. There was no mention of poor performance,…
Read MoreWoman Wins Appeal in Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
The Americans with Disabilities Act prevents employers in New Jersey and around the country from discriminating against persons with disabilities. This covers not only instances of wrongful termination, but also discrimination in the hiring process. One woman who was refused employment because of her disability has found vindication through the legal system after the trial…
Read MoreEEOC Sees its Largest Number of Workplace Discrimination Claims
Learn about what rights you have and what you can do if you face workplace discrimination based on age, sex, religion, or disability.
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